Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

quickly and without warning

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Alison was convinced that she had rarely seen a more uninteresting place, though she had discovered that its inhabitants were not only quite satisfied with it, but firmly believed in its roseate future.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Alison was convinced that she had rarely seen a more uninteresting place, though she had discovered that its inhabitants were not only quite satisfied with it, but firmly believed in its roseate future.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading When they had taken their places he drove cautiously down the wide, unpaved street, which was seamed with ruts.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

third-person singular of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Alison was convinced that she had rarely seen a more uninteresting place, though she had discovered that its inhabitants were not only quite satisfied with it, but firmly believed in its roseate future.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Alison was convinced that she had rarely seen a more uninteresting place, though she had discovered that its inhabitants were not only quite satisfied with it, but firmly believed in its roseate future.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When they had taken their places he drove cautiously down the wide, unpaved street, which was seamed with ruts.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading When they had taken their places he drove cautiously down the wide, unpaved street, which was seamed with ruts.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

one or the other of two

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

past form of “endue” — give qualities or abilities to

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

with resolute determination

From this reading Alison was convinced that she had rarely seen a more uninteresting place, though she had discovered that its inhabitants were not only quite satisfied with it, but firmly believed in its roseate future.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Alison was convinced that she had rarely seen a more uninteresting place, though she had discovered that its inhabitants were not only quite satisfied with it, but firmly believed in its roseate future.

possessive form of “graham” — United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

a half of an hour

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Alison was convinced that she had rarely seen a more uninteresting place, though she had discovered that its inhabitants were not only quite satisfied with it, but firmly believed in its roseate future.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Alison was convinced that she had rarely seen a more uninteresting place, though she had discovered that its inhabitants were not only quite satisfied with it, but firmly believed in its roseate future.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

immediately past

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Alison was convinced that she had rarely seen a more uninteresting place, though she had discovered that its inhabitants were not only quite satisfied with it, but firmly believed in its roseate future.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Alison was convinced that she had rarely seen a more uninteresting place, though she had discovered that its inhabitants were not only quite satisfied with it, but firmly believed in its roseate future.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

and nothing more

From this reading Alison was convinced that she had rarely seen a more uninteresting place, though she had discovered that its inhabitants were not only quite satisfied with it, but firmly believed in its roseate future.

expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

make a painting

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Alison was convinced that she had rarely seen a more uninteresting place, though she had discovered that its inhabitants were not only quite satisfied with it, but firmly believed in its roseate future.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When they had taken their places he drove cautiously down the wide, unpaved street, which was seamed with ruts.

cover with planks

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Alison was convinced that she had rarely seen a more uninteresting place, though she had discovered that its inhabitants were not only quite satisfied with it, but firmly believed in its roseate future.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

not often

From this reading Alison was convinced that she had rarely seen a more uninteresting place, though she had discovered that its inhabitants were not only quite satisfied with it, but firmly believed in its roseate future.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

of something having a dusty purplish pink color

From this reading Alison was convinced that she had rarely seen a more uninteresting place, though she had discovered that its inhabitants were not only quite satisfied with it, but firmly believed in its roseate future.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

plural of “rut” — a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)

From this reading When they had taken their places he drove cautiously down the wide, unpaved street, which was seamed with ruts.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Alison was convinced that she had rarely seen a more uninteresting place, though she had discovered that its inhabitants were not only quite satisfied with it, but firmly believed in its roseate future.

having or joined by a seam or seams

From this reading When they had taken their places he drove cautiously down the wide, unpaved street, which was seamed with ruts.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Alison was convinced that she had rarely seen a more uninteresting place, though she had discovered that its inhabitants were not only quite satisfied with it, but firmly believed in its roseate future.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading When they had taken their places he drove cautiously down the wide, unpaved street, which was seamed with ruts.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading When they had taken their places he drove cautiously down the wide, unpaved street, which was seamed with ruts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Alison was convinced that she had rarely seen a more uninteresting place, though she had discovered that its inhabitants were not only quite satisfied with it, but firmly believed in its roseate future.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When they had taken their places he drove cautiously down the wide, unpaved street, which was seamed with ruts.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When they had taken their places he drove cautiously down the wide, unpaved street, which was seamed with ruts.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

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From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement

From this reading Alison was convinced that she had rarely seen a more uninteresting place, though she had discovered that its inhabitants were not only quite satisfied with it, but firmly believed in its roseate future.

not having a paved surface

From this reading When they had taken their places he drove cautiously down the wide, unpaved street, which was seamed with ruts.

without beauty or charm

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading On either side of it, straggling and singularly unpicturesque frame houses, destitute of paint or any attempt at adornment, rose abruptly from the prairie, though here and there the usual plank sidewalk ran along the front of them.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When they had taken their places he drove cautiously down the wide, unpaved street, which was seamed with ruts.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Alison was convinced that she had rarely seen a more uninteresting place, though she had discovered that its inhabitants were not only quite satisfied with it, but firmly believed in its roseate future.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading This seemed somewhat curious, as a number of them had come there from the cities, but she did not know then that the optimistic assurance with which they were endued is common in the West, and that it is, as a rule, in due time justified.

at the time that

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

in or at the place that

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When they had taken their places he drove cautiously down the wide, unpaved street, which was seamed with ruts.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading When they had taken their places he drove cautiously down the wide, unpaved street, which was seamed with ruts.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THORNE CONTEMPLATES A CHANGE Alison had spent a few days with Mrs. Farquhar without finding the least reason to regret the choice she had made, when one evening Farquhar helped her and his wife into his wagon in front of the little hotel at Graham's Bluff, where he had passed the last half-hour in conversation with an implement dealer.